Sir Robert Moray - Soldier, scientist, spy, freemason and founder of The Royal Society Sir Robert Moray brought together members of Gresham College, rich...
The Spanish Culture of Charles I's Court Heir to the throne Charles I made a secret trip to win the hand of a princess. For eight months he was the guest of the Spanish king in Madrid.
The Victorians: Gender and Sexuality 'Victorian' came in the twentieth century to stand for sexual...
Brazilian Perceptions of Brazil, Past and Present The symposium will look at the country's rapidly developing economy...
Rare and Endangered Languages - 'Why should we protect endangered languages?' Dr Nicholas Ostler argues for the preservation of the world's...
Sickle Cell Disease: A Cultural History Please note this lecture was rescheduled from its original date...
Science Fiction as a Literary Genre: Science Fiction versus Mundane Culture This part of the symposium included the following talks: Introduction...